Why puppies can make great Christmas presents. It just depends on the situation and giving the gift responsibly.
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Small dog’s possessiveness A woman named Ellie wrote a comment on this blog where she explained how her Yorkie named Gemma was acting aggressive towards other dogs. I wanted to share Ellie’s example because it tells a lot about the complex relationships we form with our dogs and how this is not necessarily good. Ellie explained …
[2019] How to Feed Your dog and Puppy with Feeding Charts – Is it OK to feed my dog once per day? How often should I feed my puppy?
When someone volunteers to foster a dog, one of her first questions is always going to be, “Does this dog get along with other dogs?” Sometimes the answer to this question isn’t known because the dog hasn’t been given the chance to interact with other dogs under appropriate settings. The problem is, when a dog …
I have become very picky about which dogs I will foster. I have no interest in a high-energy foster dog. I do not have the patience for kennel training. I do not have the right set-up for working through dog separation anxiety. I don’t have the energy for a puppy. I won’t take anything that’s aggressive …
I was interested in raw food diets for people years before I thought about the benefits of raw food for dogs. I chose to try feeding my dog raw food because I’m also trying to eat more raw food. I don’t see this as some sort of fad diet. I see it as a lifestyle change …
Although I might subtly brag about my dog from post to post, I rarely flat out say it – Ace is better than other dogs. Part of this is due to my consistent training, time spent with my dog. A lot of it is because Ace is well into middle age and calmer. Mostly I …
Tips on how to stop and prevent separation anxiety in dogs such as by providing plenty of exercise, sticking to a routine and leaving your dog with a highly valued treat.
We often plan out elaborate schedules for socializing puppies. Kittens, however, are on their own. It concerns me that cats are lower class citizens than dogs, but simply put, they are valued less. Cats are easily obtained, cheap to take care of, easy to give away. We put little or no thought into their needs, …
Where is the best place to get a dog? Friends of mine recently bought a puppy. When I asked where they got her, the husband avoided eye contact and said “… we went to a breeder …” It was like he had committed a crime. Why are people so ashamed to say they bought a …